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Hesston College

Hesston, KS·Private nonprofit·372 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a private nonprofit school with 372 students.

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372
Students
$26,299
Net Price
61%
Grad Rate
$43,800
Earnings
10 yr
$12,000
Debt

About This School

Hesston College is a private nonprofit institution located in Hesston, Kansas with approximately 372 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $26,299 per year. The graduation rate is 61%, and the typical graduate earns $43,800 within 10 years of enrollment.

Hesston College is a private college in Hesston, Kansas, United States. It is associated with the Mennonite Church USA and has an enrollment of about 400 students who typically come from about 30 states and 15 other countries.

This tiny Mennonite college in rural Kansas offers a genuinely affordable path — median debt at graduation is just $12,000, which is well below the national average — and the 83% freshman retention rate suggests students who enroll tend to feel at home. The numbers tell a mixed story, though: a 57% graduation rate means roughly 4 in 10 students don't finish, which is worth asking the admissions office about directly. Worth considering if you're drawn to a tight-knit faith-based community and want to minimize borrowing, but do your homework on support services before committing.

Founded
1909
Setting
Distant rural
Religious Affiliation
Church of Nazarene
Avg Faculty Salary
$5,585

Popular Programs

Health Professions36%
Business & Marketing11%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$32,936
Out-of-State Tuition
$32,936
Avg Net Price
$26,299
after aid

Net Price by Family Income

Under $30k$20,762
$30–48k$19,140
$48–75k$27,809
$75–110k$36,239
$110k+$26,267

Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants38%
Median debt at graduation$12,000

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
61%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
78%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$43,800
after enrollment
Median Debt
$12,000
at graduation

Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender

Male graduates$35,500
Female graduates$37,400

Gap: -5% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$12,000
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$36,600
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$43,800
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 3.6x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White44%
Black9%
Hispanic/Latino21%
Asian2%
Two or more races5%
American Indian/Alaska Native1%
International17%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (372 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Hesston College

301 South Main

Hesston, KS 67062-2093

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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